ALPINISM LEVEL 2

To acquire all the information needed and learn the techniques to be able to make winter ascents to mountains of PD difficulty in an autonomous and safe way.

Subject matter:

Get to plan a climb

Review of climbing progression technique in snow and rock

Use of ice axe on steep slopes, Introduction to the traction ice axe

Climbing anchors in rock, snow and ice

Roped climbing

Fortune rappels

Self-rescue

Nivology

Procedure in case of an avalanche

40l. backpack

Cramponable mountaineering boots

2 ice axes

Anti-bott crampons

Gore-Tex jacket

Primaloft

Thermal t-shirt

Gore-Tex pants

Softshell pants

Thermal underpants

Buff

Hat

Gloves + spare gloves

Sunglasses

Sun cream 50+

Harness

Helmet

Climbing landyard

120cm sling

5m of 6mm cordelette

3 screw-lock carabiners

Belaying device

Double rope

Quick draws

Friends

Stoppers

DVA, snow shovel and 240cm probe

Water and food

For the outdoor activity that you plan to be successful it is very important that it accommodates to your level, both physical and technical. Here we present some guidelines so that you can get an idea of what your level is according to the programs we propose. However, we recommend reaching to us so we can help you personally and adapt the program to your conditions.

Alpinismo – Ascensiones técnicas

Technical Level

1 - None or very little experience in mountaineering. Use of crampons once or never. Big expertise in trekking. Able to walk on different terrains (snow or rock) with easy climbs. Ascents rank as "F".

2 - Mid-experience in mountaineering. Frequent climbs using ice axes and crampons in steep terrain. Knowledge of using ropes for belaying. Progression in alpine glaciers. Moderate expertise in climbing and progression in ridges. Ascents rank as "PD".

3 - High experience in mountaineering who has made alpine ascents and multi pitch trad climbs up to the IVth or Vth grades. Able to use self-protection tools (friends, stoppers, ice screws), install a belay, abseil. Also experienced in heights over 4000m. Practice mountaineering often. Use of crampons and ice axes on slopes of ice or snow of more than 50º. Ascent rank as "D".

Fitness Level

1 - Being able to walk in the mountains for 3 to 4 hours gaining 800 meters of altitude with a lightweight backpack of about 5 kg.

2 - Walk along itineraries in the mountains for 4 to 6 hours gaining 1000 meters of altitude with an 8 kg backpack.

3 - Able to make mountain itineraries for more than 8 hours and ascending 1500 meters or more, loaded with a backpack of 10 kg.

Descripción:

Thanks to this program you will feel ready to face high mountain routes more challenging technically and of greater difficulty. If you attended the first level training or have mountain experience we will help you to improve even more and we will provide all the information you need to grow as much as possible and expand your knowledge.

This training is addressed to both people who want to ski through more committed corridors or inaccessible slopes only doable through alpine climbs; as well as mountaineers who dream of crowning mountains in ways beyond the reach of everyone; or even any other lover of the vertical world.

LEVELS :

FITNESS

2

TECHNICAL

2

1 Guide per 4 Persons

Minimum persons 1

Price : From 80€

Group Price :

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